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Political Film and Television: The Entertainment of Politics

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Which political satire show featured the character 'Frank Underwood', played by Kevin Spacey?

  1. The West Wing

  2. House of Cards

  3. Veep

  4. The Newsroom


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

House of Cards is a political drama series that follows the ruthless and cunning politician Frank Underwood as he navigates the corridors of power in Washington, D.C.

In the film 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington', what is the name of the idealistic young senator who fights against corruption in the Senate?

  1. Jefferson Smith

  2. Joseph Paine

  3. Henry Foley

  4. Jim Taylor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jefferson Smith is the protagonist of the film 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington', a young and idealistic senator who arrives in Washington, D.C. with a strong desire to make a difference and fight against corruption.

Which political comedy series follows the misadventures of Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana?

  1. Parks and Recreation

  2. The Office

  3. 30 Rock

  4. Arrested Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parks and Recreation is a political comedy series that follows the hilarious and heartwarming antics of Leslie Knope and her colleagues in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana.

In the film 'The Candidate', what is the name of the idealistic young politician who runs for the U.S. Senate and faces unexpected challenges?

  1. Bill McKay

  2. Marvin Lucas

  3. John J. McKay

  4. Robert McKay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill McKay is the protagonist of the film 'The Candidate', a young and idealistic politician who runs for the U.S. Senate and faces unexpected challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates the political landscape.

Which political drama series follows the story of a group of young staffers working in the White House during the administration of President Josiah Bartlet?

  1. The West Wing

  2. House of Cards

  3. Veep

  4. The Newsroom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The West Wing is a political drama series that follows the story of a group of young staffers working in the White House during the administration of President Josiah Bartlet, a charismatic and idealistic leader.

In the film 'Wag the Dog', what is the name of the Hollywood producer who is hired by the White House to create a fake war in order to distract the public from a political scandal?

  1. Stanley Motss

  2. Conrad Brean

  3. Winifred Ames

  4. John Tanner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stanley Motss is the protagonist of the film 'Wag the Dog', a Hollywood producer who is hired by the White House to create a fake war in order to distract the public from a political scandal.

Which political satire series follows the story of Selina Meyer, a former vice president who becomes president after the resignation of her predecessor?

  1. Veep

  2. House of Cards

  3. The West Wing

  4. The Newsroom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veep is a political satire series that follows the story of Selina Meyer, a former vice president who becomes president after the resignation of her predecessor and navigates the challenges and absurdities of the political world.

In the film 'Primary Colors', what is the name of the young and charismatic presidential candidate who faces challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates the campaign trail?

  1. Jack Stanton

  2. Henry Burton

  3. Susan Stanton

  4. Richard Jemmons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jack Stanton is the protagonist of the film 'Primary Colors', a young and charismatic presidential candidate who faces challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates the campaign trail.

Which political drama series follows the story of a group of journalists working at a fictional cable news network called Atlantis Cable News (ACN)?

  1. The Newsroom

  2. House of Cards

  3. Veep

  4. The West Wing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Newsroom is a political drama series that follows the story of a group of journalists working at a fictional cable news network called Atlantis Cable News (ACN) and their struggles to maintain journalistic integrity in a rapidly changing media landscape.

In the film 'The Manchurian Candidate', what is the name of the brainwashed Korean War veteran who is programmed to assassinate a presidential candidate?

  1. Raymond Shaw

  2. Marco

  3. Yen Lo

  4. Chunjin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raymond Shaw is the protagonist of the film 'The Manchurian Candidate', a brainwashed Korean War veteran who is programmed to assassinate a presidential candidate.

Which political comedy series follows the story of a group of incompetent politicians working in the British government?

  1. The Thick of It

  2. House of Cards

  3. Veep

  4. The West Wing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thick of It is a political comedy series that follows the story of a group of incompetent politicians working in the British government and their hilarious and absurd attempts to navigate the political landscape.

In the film 'All the President's Men', what are the names of the two Washington Post reporters who uncover the Watergate scandal?

  1. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

  2. Woodward and Bernstein

  3. Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

  4. Bernstein and Woodward


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are the two Washington Post reporters who uncover the Watergate scandal in the film 'All the President's Men'.

Which political drama series follows the story of a group of young staffers working for a fictional U.S. senator named Claire Underwood?

  1. House of Cards

  2. The West Wing

  3. Veep

  4. The Newsroom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

House of Cards is a political drama series that follows the story of a group of young staffers working for a fictional U.S. senator named Claire Underwood, the ruthless and ambitious wife of Frank Underwood.

In the film 'The Ides of March', what is the name of the young and idealistic campaign manager who becomes disillusioned with the political process?

  1. Stephen Meyers

  2. Paul Zara

  3. Molly Stearns

  4. Tom Duffy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stephen Meyers is the protagonist of the film 'The Ides of March', a young and idealistic campaign manager who becomes disillusioned with the political process as he navigates the challenges and moral dilemmas of working in a presidential campaign.

Which political comedy series follows the story of a group of local politicians working in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana?

  1. Parks and Recreation

  2. The Office

  3. 30 Rock

  4. Arrested Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parks and Recreation is a political comedy series that follows the story of a group of local politicians working in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, and their hilarious and heartwarming attempts to make a difference in their community.

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